A blank Knox Box order form and informational brochure are being provided to you. When you have decided which model fits your needs and your location, please complete the form and submit it to the Fire Department for signature. We will enter the location data in our records and return the signed form to you so you can place your order.
When you receive your Knox Box and have it installed, please contact the closest fire station to you and they will be happy to come to your location and open it so you can install the needed access keys and documents.
Station No. 1
218 E. Elm St.
(903) 535-0016
Station No. 2
5505 Old Bullard Rd.
(903) 534-7969
Station No. 3
150 Airport Dr.
(903) 531-1197
Station No. 4
309 W. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
(903)531-1319
Station No. 5
2815 Frankston Hwy.
(903) 531-1180 |
Station No. 6
2804 Van Hwy.
(903) 531-1181
Station No. 7
1116 Troup Hwy.
(903) 531-1182
Station No. 8
3131 Shiloh Rd.
(903) 534-7970
Station No. 9
9111 Paluxy Dr.
(903) 534-5129 |
If you need more information, please feel free to contact the Fire Marshal's Office at (903) 535-0007.
KNOX SWITCH INSTALLATION AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
When a switch is needed to operate gates or doors to provide emergency access for the Fire Department, and in lieu of a Knox Box containing keys, the following guidelines should be followed:
(1) The Knox Company's KS-2 switch should be used. (This is currently Knox Key switch number 3503). This switch has a normal position and an emergency position. When installed, this switch should be wired by the contractor so that all gates open and remain open for emergency access until the switch is returned to normal. The Knox Key must be able to be removed when the switch is in either position.
(2) The gates must also be installed so that in the event of a primary power failure, they either open automatically, are readily manually operable by one person from the approach side, or have a reliable emergency back-up power supply provided.
ADDITIONAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE AND AMBULANCE
Please contact SGT. John Bausell at the Tyler Police Department, phone (903) 531-1048, to determine if police access is needed for your facility. It is necessary to install a dual keyed Knox Box to provide access for the Police Department and EMS for any gated areas. If dual key access is needed, the authorization forms from both the Police Department and the Fire Department should be sent to the Knox Company at the same time. If both Fire and Police Department keyed boxes are used, they must be labeled to distinguish between Fire or Police use.
Revised 3 Aug 2007
Selected Gate Requirements in the City of Tyler
(Excerpt from Appendix D of the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Tyler)
D.103.5. Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 mm), unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. Gates shall be the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices are subject to approval by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless approved by the fire code official.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. (Ord. No. 0-2007-25; 2/28/07)
Note: Both Fire and Police Knox boxes, keys, or padlocks are required for gated areas.
Revised: 3 Aug 2007
Tyler Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10--Planning and Zoning
Sec. 10-49. Gated Development Regulations
a. Purpose. To set forth a standard set of regulations which will facilitate sound long range planning and ensure that no threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents within gated developments will occur as a result of the utilization of restricted access features installed for added privacy.
b. This section shall not apply to individual property owners who install restricted access devices for individual lots.
c. Required Zones for Gated Developments: Gated Developments are restricted to the following zoning districts:
PUR Planned Unit Residential District
PMF Planned Multi-Family District
R-TH Residential Townhouse District
R-3 Residential District
R-4 Residential District
POD Planned Office District
PCD Planned Commercial District
d. System Requirements.
1. Each entrance to a gated development shall have a Knox Key Operated Dual Switch (KS-2DPDC), which shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Must have a switch designated for FIRE and POLICE.
(b) Each switch shall allow for emergency override of any electrical devices.
(c) Red in color.
(d) Each box shall be at least 5 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 1-1/2 inches deep.
(e) Switches shall be located to be easily accessible and visible to service providers. Locations of switches are subject to approval at the time of building permit by all affected City departments.
2. A 24-hour number which can be called by any other utility or service provider to gain access into the development shall be displayed and clearly visible.
3. Provisions for mail carrier access shall be as required by the U.S. Postal Service.
e. Installation and Operation Requirements.
1. Building permits shall be required for installation of restricted access devices.
2. The switches shall have a normal and an emergency position. When installed, the contractor shall wire this switch so that all gates open and remain open for emergency access until the switch is returned to the normal position.
3. A minimum of one set of gates shall be installed so that they either open automatically or are readily manually operable from the approach side in the event of power failure.
4. The operator of any development subject to these regulations shall immediately notify the Fire and Police Departments of any changes.
f. Maintenance.
1. The mechanical components of the restricted access device shall be serviced on a regular basis and maintained in an approved operating condition.
2. The electrical components of the restricted access device shall be maintained in an approved operating condition.
3. A power supply shall be maintained to electronic components of the restricted access device at all times.
g. Performance test required.
1. A performance test shall be conducted annually by the Fire and Police Departments to verify proper operation of equipment.
2. Upon failure of the performance test, the gates shall be disabled and maintained in the open position until repaired and re-tested.
h. Compliance. All existing gated and restricted access developments subject to these requirements shall be in full compliance with this section by January 1, 2000. (Ord. 9-98-69; 8/26/98)